In Thursday's non-league test, the Cushing Bearkats (Cushing, TX) basketball squad got by the visiting Groveton Indians (Groveton, TX), by a score of 36-31.

Next, the Bearkats clash with the New Summerfield Hornets (New Summerfield, TX) in a 2A Region III District 22 test, on Tuesday, December 10. Cushing will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record. The Hornets come into the test with a 0-4 record after their 50-2 non-league loss to Christian Heritage (Longview, TX).

The Indians (1-5) will now prepare for their test against Martinsville (Martinsville, TX). The Pirates come into the non-league test with a 5-4 record. In their last test, Martinsville held off Zavalla (Zavalla, TX), 43-38, in a league test.